Jeoch...

Dear Michele,
I had my second session with my university's psychologist today and we have made an appointment to a new psychiatrist for next week. Most probably im going back on meds. I have the desire to get better,im young and i want to live happy,not in this misery depression puts us in. I need to find a solution to my problems.
Im glad that seeing your counselor made you feel better.about what you said that he validated that what you are feeling is real and not imagined,do you mean that you ever feel like it's your imagination?
I'll let you know how things will go for me.So you do.Let me know.

Hugs.

Hey you two!

First let me say, Jeoch, taking medicine for our depression isn't a sign of weakness. It's what we have to do to feel healthy! If we had diabetes, we'd take our medicine wouldn't we? I know my depression is completely related to a chemical imbalance. There is truly nothing I cam do to feel healthy other than take the correct medicines to balance out my screwed up chemicals. I don't see it as a burden or a weakness. I see it as a step forward each day in fighting this horrible condition called depression.

And to answer your question- at times I do feel crazy. I wonder what "normal" people feel like. At times I am jealous that they seem happy on the outside when I can't be. Just hearing my counselor say that depression is a real ailment helps me feel better. Also hearing there are things I can do each day, each moment, to help me makes me feel validated.

You are young and have your life all ahead of you. Choose your happiness and peace over the depression. Continue to seek treatment and proudly add medications if that is what the doctor thinks will help. Do everything you can to win the battle!

Always here for you-
Michele